Not every athlete has the robust California locks of Tom Brady. In fact, many athletes have no hair at all perhaps more so than everyday men. So what is it exactly that makes athletes lose their hair, aside from the stress of bad referee calls? The answer comes down to hormones and a particular hormone […]
Fireworks and Hair Loss – Don’t Be Afraid to Look Up
The 4th of July is fast approaching, and so are all the festivities that come with it: cookouts, hot dog eating contests, and of course, fireworks. Looking up at fireworks is something many men take for granted, but what about those who have balding or thinning hair? Raising a balding scalp to the sky can […]
Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia is the general term for any type of hair loss, which is often seen as people (especially men) age. However, alopecia areata is a specific type of hair loss that is caused by disease, regardless of sex or age. Although the effects vary among people, any degree of hair loss can be a strong […]
Avoiding Potential Risks
Hair loss is no laughing matter to those who experience it. In fact, for some people, it can be devastating. Typically a hereditary disorder, baldness occurs when your hair follicles are super sensitive to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of the hormone, testosterone. Because it occurs on a molecular level, treating and reversing hair loss can […]
Why am I Balding? Answers for Men
You’ve looked in the mirror and noticed your hair isn’t what it once was. Maybe your frontal hair line is receding. Maybe you’ve developed a bald spot on the top of your head. Or maybe your hair is thinning out and losing its structure and dexterity. No matter what the issue is, you are bound […]
Hair Transplant Before Complete Balding? Why there’s no Need to Fear
Hesitant to get a hair transplant because you have yet to fully bald or recede? You aren't alone. Recently, several men in their 20s who have had hair restoration procedures from other clinics have complained of further balding following their procedure. Their results, in turn, look incredibly patchy and unnatural. Fortunately, at New England Center […]
Dr. Welter Featured on HollywoodLife.com, Commenting on Kim Kardashian’s Hair Loss
Has Kim Kardashian’s recent hair loss really been caused by her pregnancy? Popular entertainment site HollywoodLife.com recently wrote a story extensively covering the subject, which has been hot in the news these past few days. The site consulted New England Center for Hair Restoration’s chief surgeon, Dr. Ryan Welter, who said the star’s hair loss […]
New Year, New Look, New Hair – How to Fix Your Balding in 2014
Everyone starts the year with different goals, but there seems to be one constant with so many people — they don’t follow through with their resolutions. People join gyms and buy new material items, but often times, these steps towards a better year are not permanent. So if you are balding or have thinning hair, […]
The Top 6 Ways to Cover a Balding Head
If you are balding, chances are you won't want to walk around publicly showing your recession or hair thinning. So what are the alternatives? The most effective method is a hair restoration procedure, such as those done at New England Center for Hair Restoration. Whether it's a hair transplant surgery or a non-surgical treatment option […]
Why You’re Really Balding — 3 Hair Loss Myths That Lack Validity
If you are losing your hair, you will naturally want to find out the cause of your balding. There are many old wives’ tales as to why people lose hair, so distinguishing the real reason for your hair loss can be difficult. So how do you distinguish what’s myth from reality? We debunk three myths […]